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Master Series Guarneri del Gesu 1743 Bench Copy Violin

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Overview

True to the specifications of the original Guarneri.

The Ren Wei Shi Master Series Guarneri del Gesu 1743 bench copy violin is patterned after the original Il Cannone del Gesu violin, created for the Italian violin virtuoso Niccolo Paganini. This Il Cannone copy is hand-crafted from the finest European tonewoods. The carved top and back, true to the specifications of the original Guarneri, offer the finest in rich tone and beauty with a highly flamed back and superb antiquing.

This instrument features quality ebony trim, including Hill-style pegs, tailpiece and endpin with boxwood accents. This violin is further enhanced with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings plus an Aubert Mirecourt French bridge. Finished in a hand-brushed Italian oil varnish, this Il Cannone bench copy violin stays true to the original.

Features

  • European spruce top and flamed back
  • European maple sides and neck with superb flame
  • Hill-style ebony trim with boxwood accents
  • Aubert Mirecourt French bridge
  • Pirastro Evah Pirazzi violin strings
  • Hand-brushed Italian oil varnish

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Specs

Master Series Guarneri del Gesu 1743 Bench Copy Violin Specifications:

  • Top: Carved
  • Top Material: European spruce
  • Back: Two-piece flamed
  • Back Material: European spruce
  • Sides: Flamed European maple
  • Trim: Hill-style ebony with boxwood accents
  • Chinrest: Ebony Guarneri-style 
  • Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi
  • Finish: Hand-brushed Italian oil varnish
  • Size: 4/4 size only
  • Available: Instrument only
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